Entering the Forest of Death, The Show Begins

"All you little kids, are you ready to face some pain?"

Anko's smile was playful as her gaze swept across the crowd, making many feel a flutter in their hearts.

Her voice, combined with her hot body and sexy attire, made people's imaginations run wild.

"I'm ready, oh..."

Naruto's voice changed, mimicking Anko's movements, striking a pose.

Anko glanced at Naruto, her smile growing wider.

Suddenly, a kunai appeared in her hand and with a swish, it flew towards Naruto.

Caught off guard by the sudden development, Naruto didn't have time to dodge. The kunai grazed his cheek, leaving a cut.

Feeling the stinging pain on his face, Naruto realized that this woman was not only hot, but also had a fiery temper. He had no idea what she would do next.

Ye Fan watched Anko, looking her up and down. He thought of Jiraiya.

Jiraiya loved this type of beauty the most.

Over the many years he had traveled, he had accompanied Jiraiya to pleasure houses more than once.

Every time they went to such places, Jiraiya always chose women with fiery tempers.

"Little kid, you shouldn't be looking at your big sister like that."

Ye Fan felt a peculiar fragrance waft towards him as Anko pressed herself against him.

At such close proximity, Ye Fan could clearly hear Anko's breathing.

"Ahem... Teacher, please be mindful..."

"Anko-sensei, you shouldn't throw ninja tools around. I'll pick up your kunai for you."

Before Ye Fan could finish speaking, a ninja from Kusagakure appeared behind Anko, his movements quite suggestive.

The Kusagakure ninja used his long tongue to retrieve the kunai and offered it to Anko, right in front of Ye Fan.

"Oh? Thank you, then." Anko said with a smile, "If you want to die, I can grant your wish. I love helping people."

"Die? I don't think I can die. Let me tell you a secret, I'm immortal."

The Kusagakure ninja returned the kunai to Anko with his tongue, took a deep breath, and savored the scent in the air.

After releasing Anko, he circled Ye Fan a few times, a satisfied smile on his face.

Ye Fan's physical condition far exceeded his expectations.

As he scrutinized Ye Fan up close, Ye Fan was also scrutinizing him.

Even though he had taken on the body of a Kusagakure ninja, Ye Fan recognized him as Orochimaru at first glance.

"Even without the Sharingan, this body will be enough for me for a long time."

Orochimaru whispered into Ye Fan's ear, completely unconcerned.

It was as if Ye Fan was his possession, at his mercy.

"Is the Sharingan really that amazing?" Ye Fan asked calmly, "If you want my body, you'll have to show me if you have the ability, Orochimaru."

Orochimaru's heart skipped a beat, utterly surprised.

He thought he had hidden his identity well, so how could he have been discovered?

And by a child, no less!

For a moment, Orochimaru's mind was filled with countless questions, impossible to unravel.

However, he didn't dwell on it. Even if he was recognized, it was no big deal.

After all, Ye Fan's body would be his soon enough.

"You're very smart, able to instantly defeat three Chunin. Your strength is also considerable. When you enter the Forest of Death, make sure to survive for a while longer."

Orochimaru licked his lips, left those words, and returned to his original position.

In front of the gates of the Forest of Death, Anko produced a contract-like document and said with a smile:

"This exam will take place in Training Ground 44, within the Forest of Death, and will last for five days."

"The Forest of Death contains mountains, rivers, ferocious beasts, and a pagoda in the center."

"Your mission is to collect both the Heaven and Earth Scrolls within five days."

"As long as you reach the central pagoda within the allotted time, the mission will be considered complete."

"However, before participating in this mission, you must sign your name on this contract."

"Once you sign the contract, you are responsible for your own life and death."

"Any teams wishing to withdraw can leave now. Once you enter the Forest of Death, you must stay for the full five days before you can leave."

With that, Anko placed the pen and contract on a rock, allowing everyone to choose freely.

Upon learning the rules, the participants did not hesitate and unhesitatingly signed their names on the contract.

After they had all signed, Anko distributed the Heaven and Earth Scrolls randomly to all the teams.

None of the ninja teams knew what kind of scroll the other teams held.

Once the scrolls were distributed, all the ninja present understood one thing: as soon as they entered the Forest of Death, all other groups would be their enemies!

After some preparations, the ninja from each village gradually walked into the Forest of Death.

Before entering, Orochimaru deliberately whispered in Ye Fan's ear:

"You absolutely must hide well and don't die too soon by my hand."

With that, Orochimaru slowly walked into the Forest of Death.

Orochimaru didn't choose to capture Ye Fan immediately; he was more covetous of Sasuke's body right now.

Ever since he saw Uchiha Itachi on one occasion, Orochimaru had desperately wanted to possess a complete Uchiha body.

He knew there was no hope with Uchiha Itachi, so he set his sights on Sasuke.

The reason he personally participated in the Chunin Exam this time was to see if Uchiha Sasuke's body met his requirements.

Although Ye Fan was also a descendant of the Uchiha clan, he didn't have the Sharingan, making him not Orochimaru's optimal choice.

"Hmph, Orochimaru, do you really think I'm a pushover? I'd like to see how much of my strength you can force out!"

Ye Fan sneered and followed Orochimaru into the Forest of Death from a distance.

After Sasuke's group entered the Forest of Death, they immediately became fully alert.

He originally wanted to find an opportunity to kill Ye Fan, but after considering his fight with the proctor, he decided to temporarily give up.

He understood that he was no match for Ye Fan at the moment.

For him, the most important thing right now was to survive.

Only by surviving could he hope for revenge!

"Naruto, Sakura, our team is new this year and easily targeted by other teams. We need to be careful."

"In here, even the slightest mistake could cost us our lives!"

"Understood!"

While traveling, Sasuke established a prearranged signal for safety.

Suddenly, a large snake fell from the sky, smashing down on the three of them and scattering their formation.

Sasuke and Sakura regrouped first, with Naruto following closely behind.

As Naruto approached, Sasuke shouted sternly, "The signal!"

On a distant tree, Ye Fan hid among the dense branches and leaves, watching the scene with amusement.

"Looks like the show is about to begin!"